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Ian Kennedy will not exercise the opt-out clause in his contract.

Kennedy had stated earlier in the season that it would be stupid to opt out of his contract, given the way he was pitching, and now it's official. He'll remain with the Royals and earn $49 million over the next three seasons. Sat, Nov 4, 2017 12:26:00 PM

Ian Kennedy won his regular-season finale after throwing five innings of one-run ball Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Kennedy struck out seven in improving his record to 5-13. Even with the victory tonight, Kennedy's total is still the fewest wins for a pitcher in a season of at least 30 starts since Kevin Millwood went 4-16 for the Orioles in 2010. Kennedy can opt out of the final three years and $49 million in his five-year contract this winter, but it's safe to say he will not go that route. Fri, Sep 29, 2017 11:46:00 PM

Ian Kennedy gave up five earned runs over 5 1/3 innings Sunday in a loss to the White Sox.

Kennedy's problems started early in this one, with Avisail Garcia belting a two-run bomb in the bottom of the first inning. Kevan Smith then went deep for a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth. Kennedy surrendered seven total hits and issued two walks while falling to 4-13 on the season. He'll finish up with a start at home against the Diamondbacks. Sun, Sep 24, 2017 04:58:00 PM

Ian Kennedy will start Sunday in Chicago versus the White Sox.

There had been some question about whether Kennedy was going to be able to make the start because his wife gave birth on Friday back in Kansas City, but all is well. The right-hander worked five-plus innings, allowing just two runs, in his first start back from a shoulder injury Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. Sat, Sep 23, 2017 04:26:00 PM

Duffy underwent surgery in October to remove "loose bodies" of cartilage and bone fragments from his elbow, but he's already a few weeks into a throwing program and is currently long-tossing from a distance of 100 feet. He should be fine for spring training. "I wish I had done this [surgery] a while ago," said Duffy. "[Trainer] Nick Kenney had been on me to get it done, but I kept feeling like I could manage my way through it." Duffy posted a 3.81 ERA and 130/41 K/BB ratio over 146 1/3 innings last season.